Patents by Inventor Gregory Gudzinski

Gregory Gudzinski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Metrology-based system for operating a flexible manufacturing system
    Patent number: 10974311
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning an end effector relative to a fuselage assembly. The end effector is positioned relative to an expected reference location for a reference point on the fuselage assembly using data from a first metrology system. After positioning the end effector relative to the expected reference location, an actual reference location for the reference point on the fuselage assembly is identified using data from a second metrology system. The end effector is positioned at an operation location based on the actual reference location identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, John Willard Dorsey-Palmateer, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Branko Sarh, Kevin Marion Barrick, Melissa Ann Findlay, Jorge Alberto Arriaga, Gregory Gudzinski, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller
  • Mobile platforms for performing operations inside a fuselage assembly
    Patent number: 10960458
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an assembly operation. A tool may be macro-positioned within an interior of a fuselage assembly. The tool may be micro-positioned relative to a particular location on a panel of the fuselage assembly. An assembly operation may be performed at the particular location on the panel using the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Alan S. Draper, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller, Gregory Gudzinski
  • Adjustable retaining structure for a cradle fixture
    Patent number: 10835948
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting an adjustable retaining structure. The adjustable retaining structure may be rotated, passively, about a spherical interface as a panel applies a load to the adjustable retaining structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Branko Sarh, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Gregory Gudzinski, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller
  • Method for building an assembly fixture for supporting a fuselage assembly
    Patent number: 10835947
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for building an assembly fixture for holding a fuselage assembly. A number of cradle fixtures may be driven across a floor to an assembly area. The number of cradle fixtures may be configured to form the assembly fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Alan S. Draper, Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Branko Sarh, Gregory Gudzinski, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller
  • Metrology-Based System for Operating a Flexible Manufacturing System
    Publication number: 20180361462
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning an end effector relative to a fuselage assembly. The end effector is positioned relative to an expected reference location for a reference point on the fuselage assembly using data from a first metrology system. After positioning the end effector relative to the expected reference location, an actual reference location for the reference point on the fuselage assembly is identified using data from a second metrology system. The end effector is positioned at an operation location based on the actual reference location identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, John Willard Dorsey-Palmateer, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Branko Sarh, Kevin Marion Barrick, Melissa Ann Findlay, Jorge Alberto Arriaga, Gregory Gudzinski, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller
  • Metrology-based system for operating a flexible manufacturing system
    Patent number: 10046381
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning an end effector relative to a fuselage assembly. A configuration of the fuselage assembly may be determined. The end effector may be positioned relative to the fuselage assembly based on the configuration determined. A set of actual reference locations may be identified for a set of reference points on the fuselage assembly. The end effector may be positioned at an operation location based on the set of actual reference locations identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, John Willard Dorsey-Palmateer, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Branko Sarh, Kevin Marion Barrick, Melissa Ann Findlay, Jorge Alberto Arriaga, Gregory Gudzinski
  • Wheel mounting system
    Patent number: 9782822
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a wheel arm assembly for an autonomous vehicle. The wheel arm assembly may be inserted into a base of the autonomous vehicle from the exterior of the base. A number of fasteners may be installed at the exterior of the base to attach the wheel arm assembly to the base of the autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Michael J. Kozak, Quang T. Do, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller, Gregory Gudzinski
  • Adjustable Retaining Structure for a Cradle Fixture
    Publication number: 20160009421
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting an adjustable retaining structure. The adjustable retaining structure may be rotated, passively, about a spherical interface as a panel applies a load to the adjustable retaining structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Branko Sarh, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Gregory Gudzinski
  • Mobile Platforms for Performing Operations Inside a Fuselage Assembly
    Publication number: 20160009416
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an assembly operation. A tool may be macro-positioned within an interior of a fuselage assembly. The tool may be micro-positioned relative to a particular location on a panel of the fuselage assembly. An assembly operation may be performed at the particular location on the panel using the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Alan S. Draper, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller, Gregory Gudzinski
  • Assembly Fixture for Supporting a Fuselage Assembly
    Publication number: 20160009420
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for building an assembly fixture for holding a fuselage assembly. A number of cradle fixtures may be driven across a floor to an assembly area. The number of cradle fixtures may be configured to form the assembly fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Alan S. Draper, Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Branko Sarh, Gregory Gudzinski
  • Metrology-Based System for Operating a Flexible Manufacturing System
    Publication number: 20160008981
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning an end effector relative to a fuselage assembly. A configuration of the fuselage assembly may be determined. The end effector may be positioned relative to the fuselage assembly based on the configuration determined. A set of actual reference locations may be identified for a set of reference points on the fuselage assembly. The end effector may be positioned at an operation location based on the set of actual reference locations identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, John Willard Dorsey-Palmateer, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Branko Sarh, Kevin Marion Barrick, Melissa Ann Findlay, Jorge Alberto Arriaga, Gregory Gudzinski
  • Wheel Mounting System
    Publication number: 20160009155
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a wheel arm assembly for an autonomous vehicle. The wheel arm assembly may be inserted into a base of the autonomous vehicle from the exterior of the base. A number of fasteners may be installed at the exterior of the base to attach the wheel arm assembly to the base of the autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Michael J. Kozak, Quang T. Do, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller, Gregory Gudzinski